Aug 23, 2008

girl and her bike

this is me. and my new bike.it finally arrived.and after the cluster that was getting it built - a build that included three trips to the shop (not close by) to pick up parts that should have been included and an amazingly weird manufacturer defect which was a freakish dud of a deraullier hanger;it's finally built.and its mine.this is the first bike that is not a hand me down.now, don't get me wrong -i get some pretty sweet hand me downs.but this one is all mine. and it fits.i don't have to fight it and its not a tank.in fact, it's light as heck.so when i crash, i am not crushed like a bug underneathand its' lightness isgood for shouldering & running up a hill or some stairs.i love my new bike. and the super sweet zebra handlebar tape.

betty & groover - oops! picture of bike added. yes - stuck with the cannondale. X6. All sram components (i need to re-learn how to shift - i've only ever used shimano). it's awesome & feels so comfortable. now, to just start to nail the dismounts & get rid of that little stutter step on the remount!

nat: agreed! my road bike fits great too (that one is the hand me down, but its perfect!) ... i was worried about the cx bike sizing, so yes, it is SO nice to have figured out the fit & actually have it here!

thanks vegan!

pamster: please tell me you are trying cross this year, i really think it is right up your alley.

Nice ride! I actually got my first bike a few weeks ago. It's not a road bike, but a hybrid. We moved to Philly last month and we have amazing trails/paths all over the place. I have been loving the new bike! Maybe one day I will upgrade to a road bike ;)

Anyway, thank you so much for your well wishes a few months back. I had no idea what you had gone through and I honestly don't know how you did it, but your story filled me with so much hope knowing what a beautiful family you have now. Thank you so much :)